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html_text: 'Inside Kangaroo Kids Inflatable Party Center’s winding obstacle course,
tykes race through inflatable tunnels and ricochet like excited electrons on the
bounce floor. Nearby, toddlers putter in play cars and slide down soft, foam slides.
The divided floors ensure a safe play space for kids of all ages and sizes. But
Kangaroo Kids’ emphasis on safety goes beyond structure: a staff member outlines
rules for safe conduct and the dangers of bringing pet porcupines to the bounce
house. Then, once kids take to the floor, they remain under the staff’s watchful
eyes at all times.'

For more than 30 years, Cousins Paintball has been at the forefront of the paintball industry, equipping hundreds of thousands of players for battle. In addition to fun and thrill, the business prioritizes safety, providing participants with full masks to protect eyes and faces, and specially designed paint is free of any harmful ingredients. With referees overseeing competitive battles, players are free to keep their eyes on the prize as they race to capture the flag or compete in special events.

Monster Mini Golf welcomes guests of all ages with 18 holes of spooky, glow-in-the-dark fun. Fog machines, colorful lasers, and special effects lighting surround the custom-designed indoor course. Meanwhile, an energetic soundtrack of 70s, 80s, and 90s party music keeps spirits high as the visitors conquer each hole’s monster-themed obstacles and hazards. In between songs, the course DJ pumps up the crowds with interactive games and trivia questions, rewarding lucky winners with take-home prizes. Groups of family and friends can visit Monster Mini Golf’s arcade and play on the glowing air hockey tables, skee-ball machines, and other games.

The average joe doesn't get a chance to save the world every day. But NYZ Apocalypse is looking for brave souls to stand up and do just that, asking that anyone with quick reflexes and the ability to stare terror in the face join the fight. The mission starts deep underground, where the Apollo Prison Systems' maximum-security inmates have been plagued by a zombie virus. Unfortunately the staff have been infected too, and anyone who attempts to restore order peacefully doesn't make it out alive. NYZ Apocalypse isn't planning a peaceful mission, though. Equipped with full-weight laser rifles, complete with simulated recoil and the capability to take down a zombie or guide a PowerPoint presentation from 500 yards away, teams work their way through the complex and battle the infected?while keeping careful eyes out for any survivors. Click here to see footage.

43,000 square feet await airsoft players at Strikeforce Sports' indoor, close-quarters combat field. Once games start, that space starts to feel like an entire city. Foam boards have been transformed to look like buildings of brick and stone. Among them, obstacles such as trash cans and cars are the only things standing between players and their opponents. Strategy plays a key role here, as players choose whether to sneak slowly around corners, go through crawl spaces, or storm in and face their challengers head-on.
Away from the competitive space, Airsoft pistols and rifles, along with other gear, blanket the walls of the onsite pro shop. Here, staffers help players customize their airsoft guns with add-ons, including red dot sights. In addition to restocking their equipment, players can refuel between rounds at the full-service restaurant and sports bar.

Order all of your favorite pub classics and munch away at The Den.
When you're ready to pig out, The Den is ready to serve you the scrumptious food you're craving.
Ready for a drink to unwind? At The Den, you can pair your meal with something from their full bar.
Enjoy discounted food and drinks at The Den's happy hour.
Sit outside when the weather is fine — The Den has a lovely patio to enjoy a warm day.
Live DJs often entertain the evening crowd while dining.
If you've got the car, then we've got parking for you.
At The Den, you can ease your appetite and please your pocketbook
the menu offers a selection of mid-priced, budget-friendly meals.

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Summer music festivals tend to attract people from all walks of life—including some you probably didn’t even know existed. By now, tried-and-true categories like “hipster” and “jock” have branched off into a thousand subdivisions, and it can be fun to see how many you can spot at the next festival you attend. To help you out, we braved Pitchfork Music Festival for the *sole purpose* of compiling this list of 10 people we can’t seem to avoid at summer music festivals. For better or worse.The Guy Who Stole Your Grandma’s CameraThe first digital cameras hit the consumer market in the late 1990s, or right around the time this guy was born. He must have missed the memo. To this guy, a camera is as much a fashion accessory as a means of image reproduction, but we can’t be too hard on him. For starters, he’s being eco-friendly by recycling grandma’s old Nikon, and there’s no denying the old workhorse looks good in that new leather case.The Guy Who Artfully Photographs MudA close relative of the abovementioned camera guy, this guy sees beauty where others see only dirt. In this case, the equipment matters less than the man. And who is that man, exactly? He is an artist. He is a sensitive intellectual. He is the proud new owner of some seriously mud-caked shoes.The Couple That Sleeps Through Every SetFor some people, summer music festivals are a source of endless anxiety. They fret about things like lining up the perfect schedule, finding a bathroom that’s halfway usable, and navigating their way through a sweaty mass of humanity. Not this couple, though. This couple could teach a master’s seminar in how to chill, which they’d hold on the green lawn toward the back of the crowd. But first they have to wake up.The Guy Who Won’t Put His #%$! Phone AwayIs there anything more annoying than the guy or gal who drops $300 on festival tickets and proceeds to spend the entire day texting away, completely oblivious to the live music right in front of them? This is why millennials get a bad rap. If you don’t believe us, ask the guys who actually work at concert venues.The Guy with the Statement ShirtYou’ll probably run into several thousand strangers at a given music festival, and there’s no way you’ll have the time to school them all on the finer points of life’s philosophy. This guy knows that, which is why he’s come prepared with a shirt that says all he needs to say, to whomever cares to read his chest. You might not agree with him all the time, but one thing is certain: every time he opens his wardrobe, the world is never quite the same.The Guy with No Shirt (But Lots of Hair)Why does this guy always end up next to you in the crowd? Why is he always the sweatiest and the hairiest? It’s not even about looks—T-shirts soak up a lot of moisture, and without one this guy’s skin transforms into a furry slip’n’slide. Oh, well. At least he seems fun to hang out with.The Flower ChildrenIn another, decidedly less hip life, these girls might have found their calling as botanists. Here, however, they’re doing the best they can to revive the Summer of Love. Some might find this trend insufferable, but there’s something to be said for the preponderance of flowers and flower prints at outdoor festivals. If you’re going to be in nature, you might as well be one with nature. Just try to ignore all that garbage on the ground.
The Guy Who’s Over ItIt’s hot out. There are too many people. The beer is warm and the band is out of tune. There are plenty of reasons why a music festival can go wrong in a hurry, and this guy bears the weight of knowing them all. His look says “What am I doing here?,” and we don’t have the answer. Nobody has the answer. You should go home and take a nap, guy. You’ve earned it.
The Girl Who’s Way More Prepared Than YouLook at that condescending smile. It’s a smile that says, “Sure, I remembered my poncho. Did you really think it wasn’t going to rain?” It says, “I can’t see your squinting eyes through my UV-protection sunglasses.” She probably even has some toilet-seat covers stowed away somewhere in that tote. To be fair, though, it isn’t her fault you chose flip-flops over boots.
The Wandering ChildWhose child is this? Check your pockets. Is somebody missing a child?Photos: Jeremey Watson and Grant WalshThe Fans and Artists Who Are Nailing This Festival-Fashion Thing

With no gears, shifters, or even brakes, fixed-gear bicycles (“fixies” in common parlance) are bikes at their most basic. Riding fixed-gear bikes can be both rewarding and practical, though you’ll have to get used to being without some of the comforts that normally come standard on road and mountain bikes. To help you figure out if a fixie might be right for you, we spoke with Luis Iñiguez and Lesley Tweedie of Chicago’s Kozy’s Cyclery and Roscoe Village Bikes, respectively. These two seasoned pros explained some of the benefits and drawbacks of riding fixed-gear bikes. Spoiler alert: they’re not just for hipsters.Riding ExperiencePRO: Fixies are arguably the “purest” form of bike out there. No gears or shifters means a simple, no-nonsense riding style. Pedal forward to go forward; pedal backward to slow down or go in reverse. This engaged riding experience is part of what makes fixies so unique. As Tweedie puts it, fixies help riders “feel at one with the bike” and achieve a better sense of control. CON: Mastering a fixie takes time and patience. Iñiguez and Tweedie have the same advice for anyone looking to start riding a fixed-gear bike: practice, practice, practice. Getting used to starting and stopping without the comforts of shifting and braking takes time, especially in an urban riding environment. “For city riding, it’s definitely something to get used to,” Iñiguez says. If you’re just starting to get comfortable with riding a bike, adds Tweedie, “fixed might not be your best option.”FitnessPRO: You’re constantly moving and using your muscles. Since riders need to start and stop their momentum without the gradual, easy buildup afforded by a set of gears, pedaling a fixie can quickly turn into a challenging lower-body workout. “It forces you to spin the whole time you’re riding,” Tweedie explains. CON: There are better options out there. If you’re looking to use your bike solely for fitness, Tweedie suggests looking beyond fixies. “I wouldn’t recommend fixed [if your goal is getting in shape],” she says. Instead, she recommends something like a hybrid road/mountain bike, which can better handle hills and longer rides.TerrainPRO: For flatland commuters, fixies get you there quickly. If you plan on using your bike for short trips or commutes in mostly flatland areas, a fixie can be great. Its light weight means that it can build some serious speed—fixies have roots in track racing, after all. “Lots of messengers ride fixed-gears,” Tweedie notes, though she stresses the importance of practicing on a fixie before taking it to the street. CON: Hills can be tough to power through. “There are no gears, so the kind of terrain you can ride on is more limited,” Tweedie says of fixies’ versatility. “You need to be strong to go uphill,” Iñiguez adds, so if you know your commute is a hilly one, a fixie might not be for you.MaintenancePRO: Fewer parts means there’s less to fix. Since a fixie lacks the moving parts typically found on other bikes, there’s naturally less to repair. “It’s a low-maintenance type of bike,” Iñiguez says. That minimal upkeep is what compels some riders to swear by fixies. CON: You’ll have to keep an eye on your chain and wheels. Fixie riders should, however, keep an eye on a few potential trouble areas. The bikes’ lack of derailleurs, specifically, can lead to issues with their chains. “Derailleurs help maintain chain tension … there’s nothing to maintain [chain tension] on a fixed gear,” Tweedie explains, adding that without the derailleurs, a fixie’s chain is susceptible to going slack. A fixie’s wheels can undergo a good amount of strain, too. “There’s lots of torque on a fixed rear wheel,” Tweedie adds, noting that all that manual slowing and braking can put a lot of stress on the back wheel. In any case, as long as you’re diligent about maintaining your bike, it shouldn’t be too much of a problem.Now, ride on and prosper.Photo: Damon’s new ride by Stephanie Sicore under CC BY 2.0.

For such a freewheeling artform, burlesque has a surprising number of unwritten rules. Is it okay to yell? What about tipping? Given that the performers routinely strip down to nothing but pasties, how does one know what to wear to a burlesque show (or, more in the spirit of the proceedings, what not to wear)? To answer these burning questions of burlesque etiquette, we sought the advice of Kitten LaRue and Lou Henry Hoover. A brassy burlesque starlet and her drag-king husband, Kitten n' Lou were named “Most Comedic” at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas, which is a pretty big deal in the world of burlesque. Thankfully, they had plenty of tips to help you have a sexy (and polite) time at your first show.What to ExpectKitten’s number one tip for any audience member? Expect the unexpected. “A lot of people have a preconceived notion of what burlesque is,” she says, but it’s best to “go in with an open mind.” It might be tempting to try to research all you can beforehand, but Kitten doesn’t think that’s necessary. “As an audience member, it’s good to have an open mind and just be willing to go on an adventure with the performers.”What to WearKitten sees burlesque as a “fantasy of glamour,” so she’s not crazy about seeing shorts, sweatpants, or flip-flops at her shows. Thankfully, this isn’t usually a problem. “Sometimes the audience is dressed better than the performers,” she says with a laugh, and Lou is right there with her. “I love that form of respect for the performers,” he says, “because it does matter what you wear.”When (and What) to Holler“Be prepared to make noise,” Kitten says. “That’s a thing that newbies are a little shy about.” Remember, this isn’t a symphony or a play—the performers want to hear you hoot and holler when you see something you like. Just don’t try to tell them what to do. “One thing that’s not useful to yell is ‘Take your clothes off!’,” Lou explains. “Don’t worry. It’s going to happen.”What Not to DoPerformers are almost always delighted to chat and pose for pictures after the show is over. But there’s one thing Kitten would like you to keep in mind during the photo opp: “Do not touch a girl’s hair to see if it’s real!” Lou agrees. “Don’t touch anything to see if it’s real,” he warns. “Don’t touch anything unless invited, period.” During the show, there are some basic rules that mainly fall within the bounds of basic common sense. The biggest one? “Never come up on stage unless invited,” Kitten says.How to TipBefore you go, it might not be totally obvious if the performers will be asking for tips, so bring some cash just in case. Once you get there, you won’t have to worry about figuring it out on the fly. “It’s always very clear if the performers are looking for tips or not. It’s never a mystery to the audience,” Lou says.The Golden Rule: Be Generous
It takes a lot of courage to take your clothes off on stage, so audience members should keep in mind just how open the performers are being and behave accordingly. “It’s a very generous act, and a very generous artform,” Kitten says. “A person has really put a lot into what they’re doing, and they are allowing themselves to be vulnerable in order to entertain you … Someone is being generous onstage, and it’s important to remember to give that generosity back.”Photo courtesy of Kitten n' Lou.